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Lead Early Years Professionals

Job details
Posting date: 02 June 2025
Salary: £28,000 to £32,000 per year, pro rata
Additional salary information: Company pension
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 02 July 2025
Location: EH6 7AF
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Wee Mack’s Ltd
Job type: Permanent
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Summary

Wee Mack's Nursery seeks experienced and enthusiastic Lead Early Years Professionals to join our growing nursery in the Leith area of Edinburgh and ensure high-quality care and early learning experiences are delivered.

The Lead Professional is responsible for managing their team, supporting children’s development, and creating a safe, nurturing environment where both children, and colleagues, can thrive.

Key Responsibilities are as follows:

Child Development & Curriculum

Plan and deliver stimulating learning experiences following the appropriate guidance.
Monitor, assess, and record children’s progress through observations and learning journals.
Identify and support children with additional needs in partnership with parents and external agencies.

Leadership & Team Management

Lead and support a team of Early Years Practitioners and Support staff.
Conduct regular 1:1s, mentoring, and role modelling of excellent practice.
Delegate tasks effectively and ensure routines run smoothly.
Support new staff and students.

Parent & Carer Partnership

Build strong, trusting relationships with families.
Provide daily feedback and regular progress updates.
Involve parents in their child’s learning through stay-and-play sessions, newsletters, and parent evenings.

Health & Safety / Safeguarding

Ensure the environment is safe, clean, and compliant with Care Inspectorate and HSE standards.
Conduct risk assessments and safety checks.
Follow all safeguarding and child protection procedures and act as a designated person when required.

Administration & Compliance

Maintain accurate records, including medication forms, accident reports, and planning documentation.
Support audits and inspections.
Uphold confidentiality and data protection at all times.

You should have extensive experience of working with children and be qualified to at least Level 3 (SCQF level 7), SSSC registered and a member of the PVG Scheme with Disclosure Scotland.

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